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Published 14:37 IST, December 16th 2023

Jake Paul takes down Andre August with a vicious KO blow, waves his opponent goodnight - WATCH

Jake Paul took an early win home a she knocked out Andre August in the first round and then waved him goodnight after the match.

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Jake Paul got the better of his latest boxing showdown against Andre August. While his boxing career isn't as stellar as Floyd Mayweather, Paul certainly attracts the attention of the fans. He may not be an undefeated boxer, but he certainly is enhancing his skills as a striker, which has paid off recently. Jake Paul secured his first-ever knockout in years and had a unique way of greeting his opponent after the match.

Three things you need to know

  • Jake Paul went against Andre August
  • Both of them squared off in a boxing match
  • Jake is the brother of current WWE United States Champion Logan Paul 

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Jake Paul waves Andre August goodnight

Just like Logan Paul, Jake is emerging as a highlight in the boxing division. The striker is trying to establish himself as a boxer who can pose a genuine threat to his opponent. He did just that in Orlando, Florida when he went against Andre August. Paul landed a right uppercut that hit August and threw him off the mat headfirst. With 28 seconds remaining in the first round, the referee called the fight off.

As Andre August fell to the mat, Jake Paul waved him goodnight as he walked back towards a corner. The match lasted for just two minutes and 32 seconds.

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Jake Paul sets his aim after KO win over Andre August

Jake Paul was accompanied by his brother Logan after the match. Jake had a vision that he was driven to realise, and he kept it in front of the media. Paul stated via ESPN:

"Set up my shot and he went night night. This is all part of the process, the next step to world champion. Clearly these guys can't hang with me."

“Right now, I'm focused on being the best in the world and creating one of the greatest sports stories in the history of sports: being able to become a world champion from Disney Channel. Now I'm lasered in.”

Updated 12:22 IST, December 20th 2023